An ’80s classic comes back to life! Universal’s action-thriller, “Miami Vice ’85.” directed by Joseph Kosinski has begun production. Austin Butler, who’s playing James “Sonny” Crockett opposite Michael B. Jordan as Tubbs, was seen filming the remake alongside co-stars Danny Ramirez and Dominic Sessa in Wayne, New Jersey. Scroll through to see first looks from the set.
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Austin Butler was spotted filming the remake of ’80s classic “Miami Vice” in Wayne, New Jersey. SONIC / BACKGRID
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Austin Butler on the set of the “Miami Vice” reboot as detective James “Sonny” Crockett. SONIC / BACKGRID
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Butler appears as the iconic James “Sonny” Crockett in the remake. He’s seen here with Danny Ramirez on the set of “Miami Vice ’85.” GC Images
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Dominic Sessa is seen here on the set of “Miami Vice ’85.” SONIC / BACKGRID
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Butler sported his best ’80s whites and pastels for the filming. SONIC / BACKGRID
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A scene from the upcoming “Miami Vice ’85” reboot is seen above. T.JACKSON / BACKGRID
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The Hollywood reboot of the iconic crime series is directed by Joseph Kosinski and is scheduled for release in 2028. SONIC / BACKGRID
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Cars and an ambulance on the set of the reboot in New Jersey are seen here. SONIC / BACKGRID
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Austin Butler’s character was originally played by Don Johnson. SONIC / BACKGRID
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Johnson made the detective character role famous in the ’80s. SONIC / BACKGRID
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Palm trees on the New Jersey set are seen above. SONIC / BACKGRID
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A scene from the upcoming “Miami Vice ’85” reboot is seen above. SONIC / BACKGRID